Metaplanet Buys 136 BTC, Reports 487% YTD BTC Yield
Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) reported the acquisition of 136 BTC for approximately $15.2 million at an average price of about $111,666 per bitcoin, raising its total holdings to…
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Coincheck to Acquire European Crypto Prime Broker Aplo
Coincheck Group N.V. (Nasdaq: CNCK) said on September 2, 2025, it has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Paris‑based Aplo SAS, a registered crypto prime brokerage serving more than…
Report: Japan Post Bank to Roll out Tokenized Asset Network in 2026
Japan Post Bank plans to adopt a tokenized asset network in fiscal 2026 that will let depositors convert savings into a digital token for faster securities transactions, according to a…
Tokyo Giant Gumi Gears up for Major XRP Buy With Global Finance Play in Sight
A Tokyo-listed firm is gearing up for a major XRP purchase to accelerate global finance expansion, targeting remittance dominance and ecosystem-driven revenue growth through blockchain integration. Gumi Aligns With SBI,…
Japan’s Finance Chief Sees Crypto Playing Meaningful Role in Investment Strategy
Positioning digital currencies as a viable component of investment strategy, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stated that crypto assets could play a meaningful role in portfolio diversification. Speaking at a…
SBI and Chainlink Partner to Accelerate Institutional Tokenization and Stablecoin Use in Japan and APAC
SBI Group and Chainlink announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets in Japan and key Asia‑Pacific (APAC) markets by developing infrastructure for tokenized real‑world assets,…
Metaplanet Buys 103 Bitcoin, Now Holds 18,991 BTC Valued at $1.95B
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) reported it acquired 103 BTC for about $11.7 million (approximately $113,491 per bitcoin), bringing total holdings to 18,991 BTC acquired for roughly $1.95 billion…
Chainlink Partners With SBI Group for Cross-Chain Tokenized RWAs
SBI Group, one of Japan’s most prominent financial conglomerates with over $200 billion in total assets, and Chainlink announced a strategic partnership on Monday. The collaboration is focused on “accelerating…
SBI Teams With Circle to Trigger Stablecoin Uprising Across Japan’s Finance
Japan is poised for a stablecoin revolution as SBI Holdings and Circle launch a game-changing joint venture to supercharge USDC adoption and Web3 innovation nationwide. SBI and Circle Ignite Japan’s…
Ripple Taps SBI to Distribute RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan, But XRP Falls
Ripple Labs has entered into a collaboration with SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial services conglomerate, according to an announcement on Friday. The memorandum of understanding is to distribute Ripple’s…